Nail - biting (onychophagia) is a common stress - relieving habit. You may bite your nails in times of stress or excitement, or in times of boredom or inactivity. It can also be a learned behavior from family members. Nail - biting is the most common of the ty

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CitationsGabby T (2003). Nail - biting. In CD Rudolph, AM Rudolph, eds., Rudolphs Pediatrics, 21st ed., p. 461. New York: McGraw - Hill. ...

AuthorJan Nissl, RN, BSAuthorSusan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBAEditorSusan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBAAssociate EditorDaniel GreerAssociate EditorTracy LandauerPrimary Medical ReviewerPatrice Burgess, MD - Family MedicinePrimary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Fa